The house in Eastleigh Road, Southmead, has been badly damaged by the fire

Crews from Southmead, Patchway, Avonmouth, Temple and Bedminster fire stations attended and used a turntable ladder, jets and breathing apparatus to tackle the blaze which spread over both floors of the semi-detached house.

South Western Ambulance Service confirmed it treated two men for smoke inhalation and one was taken to hospital.